Iowa climatologist urges farmer to stay alert for red flag warnings
Iowa state climatologist Justin Glisan says field fires have been a concern over the past few weeks across the state. “We have seen some sporadic fires around (the state) and […]
Veto stops Wisconsin ag warehouse sprinkler bill
Legislation exempting warehouses from having fire sprinkler systems has been vetoed by Governor Tony Evers. In his veto statement, Evers says he objects to changing the commercial building code without […]
Iowa convenience store chain reaches national business milestone
An Iowa-based company is being added to a prestigious list this morning. Casey’s General Stores is now on the S&P 500 stock index. The Ankeny-based convenience store chain is only […]
Finding the optimal planting window
Don’t rush into planting just yet. The USDA say that planting is underway in parts of the Corn belt in the latest crop progress and condition report. But, a Beck’s […]
Temps continue in a wide-range across the Heartland; moisture increasing for some
Across the Corn Belt, patchy precipitation in the upper Midwest is falling in conjunction with an approaching cold front. However, much of the Corn Belt is experiencing dry weather and […]
Spring cleaning can help Iowans improve mood, productivity
With the weather warming up, many Iowans are launching into spring cleaning projects, sprucing up their homes and work spaces. Jessica Boland, a worksite wellness consultant, says cleansing and decluttering […]
Two Arrested Following Drug Investigation in Orange City
Two people were arrested earlier this week following a drug investigation in Orange City. According to the Orange City Police Department, officers were dispatched around 6:18 p.m. on Monday, April […]
Mild, warm weather to accompany an ongoing, seasonally active pattern across the Heartland
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of near- or above-normal temperatures and precipitation across most of the country. Cooler-than-normal conditions will be confined to an […]
Orange City Recognized as One of Iowa’s “Storybook Towns”
Orange City is gaining statewide recognition for the very qualities locals have long taken pride in. The Sioux County community has been named one of Iowa’s “10 Storybook Towns” by […]
Democrats in Iowa’s U.S. Senate race at campaign finance forum
Both Democrats who are running for the U.S. Senate say it’s time to tighten campaign finance laws. Josh Turek of Council Bluffs and Zach Wahls of Coralville spoke last night […]